Compass Box The Story of the Spaniard

Sweet, light drink. Thought it has some sharp notes.

Sampled at a tasting event held by the "Sonoma County Single Malt Society". I recognize the irony here. Nose: Sherry and funk right up front, wood, light smoke, light dates, light baking spices, and a background herbal note that I can't quite pick out. Flavor: Mildly sweet, cherry, vanilla, and not a whole lot else. Given all the description here I expected a more complex flavor. Finish: Surprisingly short, light spices, light smoke, and then nothing. I really wanted to like this as I'm a big fan of sherry finished whiskey but this was just super bland and not complex at all. Not bad but nothing exciting at all.

This thing is ridiculous. If I were camping, this is the only thing in the world I’d want. I think that’s because it’s kinda like trail mix. Nose: granola. Like one of the Quaker chocolate chip granola bars. Little bit of cinnamon, but mainly sweet, oatey, touch of chocolate Taste: honey. Gentle. Like it wants to be my best friend. It’s just so kind with the slightest little bite. Gorgeous

Nose: Plums, fig newtons, honey Taste: clove, red wine, granola, honey Finish is dark chocolate - strong

This is so good. Lively! Fresh. Changing in the glass.. Nose: Raisin, fig, clove, then warmer - vanilla and caramel Taste: honey! Cereal maltiness- then a zingy Bite of ginger